
Govanhill community reacts to UK Supreme Court decision on gender
The UK Supreme Court’s ruling that legal definitions of “man” and “woman” are based on biological sex has sparked fierce debate across Scotland. Trans advocates, politicians, community groups and legal experts warn the decision oversimplifies complex realities, putting trans people at risk of exclusion from essential spaces and services. Now that the dust has began to settle, what’s in-store for the future of gender reform in Scotland?
Dancing On My Own
Govanhillian Chanderkiran Thakur writes about learning to let yourself go in some of the inclusive dance workshops offered in and around Govanhill.
From football to art classes: How local survivor groups provide a safe haven
Local groups like The Survivor Arts Community and The Cathkin Blazes have been running projects geared towards survivors, with the aim of providing a safe space to socialise, create and play.
(Some of) The Best Free and Pay-What-You-Can Exercise Classes Around Govanhill
We all want to be healthier but sometimes it can be hard to fork out money for a gym membership every month. Luckily there are several places here in the Southside that offer free and pay-what-you-can classes — check out ten of them below.
Community Cycling Projects in Govanhill Receive Funding Boost
Several initiatives around Govanhill are among the twenty-nine projects funded across the city in a move that has been welcomed by the local cycling community. The fund is designed to engage citizens with the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships taking place from 3-13 August.
Hoop Dreams in Queen's Park
Local Danny Macpherson shares how going down to his local court to shoot hoops solo introduced him to a new community and an addictive past-time.
Cathkin Blazes: Football for Fun
In Issue 5 of the magazine, we featured a story on a new football team for women and non-binary people, written by Sarah Cochrane, one of the players.